How To Install Pendants, Flush Mount and Chandeliers, You Can Do This Yourself

[@biernatr]

Earlier today, I successfully replaced an old chandelier fixture in our dining area with a new one. I'm a senior citizen who never did anything like that in my life, but watching your well done video enabled me to do that rather than paying someone else to do it. Thank you for showing this!

[@joesannicandro9910]

I just hung three pendants in my kitchen, and this video was incredibly helpful! Best DIY content I’ve seen.

[@Phillipscocina]

Hands down the best video I have seen to learn how to DIY pendant lights. Thank you Jeff!

[@kimstewart2894]

I just subscribed to your channel, because you remind me of my Dad. He was an electrician for almost 40 years before he passed. And his absolute annoyance when working was when previous work was done ‘half assed’. He’d come home and share all of his stories, and I was lucky enough to be shown how to do so many electrical jobs myself.

[@danielcumming7895]

SO much praise Jeff to your teaching style and humor, so easy to follow and understand. Watched another electrical video and within 2 min I was lost with all the technical acronyms being thrown around with no explanation. Keep it up, you are helping alot of people!

[@korniciacc18now]

I dont ever comment. So I am a super beginner when it comes to diys I am the type of person that would pay someone than to do it muself. His video was the MOST HELPFUL VIDEO EVER! I removed my old pendant lighting ans installed the new one.

[@OldstonesCrest]

Thank you for putting my mind at ease; even including worrying what watt light bulbs I had and were they going to set the house on fire 😅

[@nik_cage]

I know most of this information, but I'll always watch Jeff's new videos because he'll always tell me something I didn't know before.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers Nikolas!

[@griffithlanecreations7572]

This video gave me the confidence to try doing it myself instead of hiring a handyman. Thank you so much!

[@toddcanipe1190]

Thank you so much for your video!! I'm Tech savvy but not anything else savvy so I was so elated when you said, "It doesn't matter what wire you connect to the black wire and white wire." That was exactly what I needed to know -- Outstanding!!

[@larryolsen-8998]

I've hung 5 or six light fixtures in my life and I learned several tips from this. Great video.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Happy Father's Day! The trailer is a throwback to a Father's Day promo I filmed with my son a few years ago. Wow they grow up quick. I'll see you all in the live chat! Cheers

[@naestrebloc9849]

Hey Jeff! Have you done a garage compressor install with anti-vibration feet?

[@CowleyStudentJ]

I have an old gouse where the light fixtures upstairs are along the walls (they stick out pretty far from the wall). Do you have a video showing how to update those types of lights to something newer?

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

they will install in a very like manner to the flush mount fixtures in this video. Cheers!

[@bellagithere6404]

Thank for the videos full of knowledge

[@yeahitsalex6821]

Quit taking away our job. Asshole

[@certainlyitis]

Half way through the video and I've already learned two great tips outside of wiring new fixtures - 1) twist pendant lighting to ease excess wires up into the can. Brilliant! 2) wear gloves when touching flat paint on ceiling so as to not leave oily spots that attract dirt. Great video. Thanks!

[@MinecraftPro97k]

Even though I already know how to work with light fixtures, this video is very helpful for those that don't know how to work with them. However, I recommend using a voltage tester before working with electrical.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

especially in older houses where the power goes to the box first and then to the switch. Cheers!

[@robertgiresi9515]

@@HomeRenoVisionDIY I've learned this the hard way in my house when I tried to install motion detector switches in rooms I frequently forget to turn off and found out they can't be installed because there's no ground wire going into the switch. In those situations, but the black and white wires are both hot, hence, no neutral... so the motion detector can't be wired to it.

[@tdowd439]

Love the way you teach! Also the best videos with none of th loud goofy music in the background. ❤ keep up the good work!

[@fromdheart1]

LOL, we laughed at the same time when u put the light up to your face and said you don't want to have a conversation like this😄😃

[@youngtyler596]

Wish I would have watched this video first, would have saved me a bunch of time and frustration! Thank you for the detailed work, and making it easy to follow!

[@eleanoreagly4844]

Helpful, will save me $256. that was the handy person's estimate to do the work to do four flush mount LED fixtures.

[@SL-fu7sh]

That cost is insane! I was quoted over $300 to replace a 7 by 4 fixture! Not! I can do this myself!

[@aiselam1]

Thanks a bunch. Your videos are always helpful. I installed 2 pendant lights today thanks to your video.

[@Jayefx]

Thanks mate. Your a legend, I had to change a fixed ceiling light with pendant, as well as changing the same UFO lighting in this video. I got quoted $80 per fixture, and call out of $150 so in total $310 savings.

[@cricklicklers9382]

I love your style! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and teaching us how to do things ourselves! Big fan here! You’re a natural born teacher.

[@aaudain1]

Watching 👀 your video helps me save money You clearly explained no loud music in the background

[@Dejoblue]

I just found this channel while searching to hang a pendant light and I have to say you are a fantastic, engaging, and effective instructor. I was pleased to see you have over 3M subscribers. :) Cheers!

[@yasmineeldesoukie2679]

Thank you sir, you helped me paint my room and change my lights. Thank you so much

[@quinnkemp3654]

outstanding video! very thorough. most other pendant lighting videos completely skipped past showing how to cut the excess wire and thread back into the fixture. Thank you for not skipping steps, my friend :)

[@Auburnalumable]

Thank you for these hands-on instructions.

[@nene1964]

This channel has helped me so much

[@tavialamara]

I learned so much! I feel like a professional! Lol. Thanks so much for teaching the un-teachable people like me! Lol

[@troyg1337]

I watch so many of your videos, they've become my new favourite thing to watch every night catching up on old videos you've made, i love DIY but I have none of these jobs in my near future but you're a very likeable guy and the videos are very interesting and informative, keep up the good work man

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers troy!

[@jgprice9990]

I love when he gets the ceiling fixture down and see’s the marks on the ceiling… he tells the client and she’s like “ok” XD

[@surimaribo24]

this boosting ma confidence level . thank you sir

[@emiliebova]

I watch your videos, then tell my husband to do it!

[@wmk3953]

Look for the stripes on the lamp zip cord and hook it to the WHITE or neutral side. This wire generally is connected to the threaded shell of the socket. The black can connect to the lamp chord that does NOT have stripes. This makes changing a burned out lightbulb much safer. If the shell threads are live and you touch the lightbulb threads your more likely to get shocked. This has been pretty standard for twenty to thirty years or more in North America.

[@lancedoyle5026]

Totally agree. Another tip, black is death, the black wire is the hot one.

[@jo9364]

Love you sense of humor! Great video as usual. 😊

[@steddiebop8199]

40:15 Max knew exactly what to do 😂 Thank you for all of your videos. You’ve helped me along damn near every step of my home renovations!

[@cybermad64]

Thanks a lot for that video, I was having the same issue and I was about to mode the whole electric box instead of having the hook + chain + wire solution. This make so much more sense.

[@linneatracy4885]

Any chance of a video to help us switch ceiling fan fixtures? Love your videos! They've made me so much more confident in tackling projects in my (new to me) 1930s home!

[@Josh-xl6zh]

Was literally just about to change a light fixture in the bathroom, perfect timing

[@JustinL614]

Turn the breaker off just incase

[@jhirn2957]

Happy Father’s Day Jeff! I truly love you and your channel. I’ve learned so much, but I think most impressive is how much you dominate the algorithm. No matter what video topics I start with, you pop up within 3 videos and then it’s just You for the next 3-5 videos. Don’t get me wrong, love your videos, but I’m definitely not in the mood to watch or listen to how to build a shed, for the 4th time, when I was trying to watch a completely different topic. Not disgruntled, in fact I find it hilarious, give a thumbs up(if I haven’t already) and just pick something else. But wanted to share my observation that you’re as good at you tube as you are construction. ;)

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Not sure how this happens, but thanks for letting me know! Cheers!

[@jsubound2007]

Jeff is always coming thru with the come thru✊🏿 lol thanx

[@Foodofthesoul]

You just earned yourself another subscriber. I do underground and service plumbing by trade. Your ability to provide knowledge in a thorough and easy to understand format allows me to branch out of my trade and tackle easy projects around the house with confidence. Would i have hired an electrician to come update my old chandelier to an led dome light? Probably not... but would I have had a thought in the back of my head that i might be waking up to fire in the night...? Possibly. I appreciate that your videos provide the understanding of the whole picture so i can apply it to my own situation not just copy what i see and hope its the same for me as it was for you. Thanks again!

[@marycobb6005]

I love Jeff! He makes it seem so easy. He's walked me through so many projects!

[@rjt135]

Also, a fun fact about those porcelain sockets, they sell replacements. I fixed several in my house where the contacts had worn down and started to fail. Great way to add life to an old fixture.

[@robertgiresi9515]

In my early days of home ownership I didn't create projects for ceiling light fixtures, ceiling light fixtures created projects for me! 1957 house with old wiring and old fixtures. First project I ever did when I first moved in, I painted the master bedroom. I pulled down the light fixture to paint around it and the wiring insulation was so brittle it shorted out the breaker and all lighting going upstairs. Luckily I was able to call my dad and had a multimeter handy and was able to test the wiring and retape where the insulation cracked off. A few years later I was down in my decades old finished basement and needed to change a bulb in my recessed ceiling fixture. The old fixture was so worn out, when I was screwing in the replacement bulb, instead of screwing the bulb, I was screwing the entire fixture until the wires wrapped around so many times that I again shorted out the entire circuit. Found out the short didn't blow the breaker but luckily traced the short to the light switch which somehow blew before the breaker did. Well that fixture and light switch were both garbage. The fixture was decades old style, so I not only had to replace that ruined fixture, but every fixture in the basement because the newer ones did not match the old one. I also had to learn how to remove the 12x12 ceiling tiles and re-patch them, since the tiles were also older style and the newer tiles they sold didn't match the old style. Didn't want to spend the time, money and effort to re-tile the entire ceiling. I learned real quick about the hazards of being a newbie buying and older style house... and those issues happened in the days before youtube and had to learn on the fly and on my own. Somehow I learned it and survived. Now I got youtube and great teachers like Jeff and I'm loving it!

[@QuranicWarners]

Thank you for this, it was very well presented and I managed to get a new chandelier put up.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

happy to hear it helped. Cheers!

[@Toni_Snark]

Still wondering why "Make sure your power is off" is not the first sentence. 😂

[@aliciarenee8206]

I was thinking that to for people that don’t have basic common sense

[@gibsflagship2257]

Natural selection 😅

[@wysiwyg88888]

Oh no he says it right after he cuts the wires 🎇😂

[@ruby319able]

🤣 You're so funny. I love your videos. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@kathrynaddante3328]

Love your video! You are going to help me update my outdated place!

[@robinmarcus2407]

Love this guy.

[@FrankieRodriguez-k2k]

Good job my friend excellent

[@AZVIDS]

Best DIY videos made are from this man👍👍👍

[@cmessett11]

I suspect this guy is making this look MUCH easier than it really is. He obviously does/did this for a living & this job is still leaving him winded! ~ googles local electricians ~

[@kathrynaddante3328]

I wish I could attach pictures of all the projects I have done with your help!

[@brianli5068]

I love this guy!

[@1tahuichopa1]

Thanks!! useful lesson!

[@rezzle2457]

Dude, your a lifesaver. Thank you so much man!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Happy to help! Cheers!

[@hopefully2224]

You're such a great teacher :) Thanks for doing these videos

[@factorypolo3134]

Awesome job, love your humor..I subscribed...

[@michellemartin5440]

I was just searching your videos for something like this! 👍

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Glad I could help!

[@J2EPIC]

I was searching for this video a few months ago. So happy he uploaded this!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers John!

[@MarlaHaynes]

I just got a new chandelier and when I opened the box I got flustered and left it alone. I was wondering what was the brass wire, why so much wire, ect. Second electrical problem I've had and have to do it myself. Thank you so much, you were very helpful. I think I'll go out the basics together tonight and change it in the morning. 👍🏾 Thanks

[@lcook0825]

Great video Jeff and extremely informative. Thanks.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Glad it was helpful! Cheers Larry! Thanks for joining the premiere!

[@1776Based]

Could this guy be any more likeable???

[@jimmychang8238]

At 26 to 28, did you remove the original ground wire from the ground screw? At 26:05, it looked like you wrapped it around the screw. But at 28:10, it doesn't look like it is there anymore.

[@budenify]

I was confused about this as well. I thought the light fixture ground has to connect to the green hex screw and then connect that to the ceiling ground

[@thegioilegovn88]

a very nice change, i love this change, thanks for sharing!

[@Hamyhamster24]

i am very useless and stupid when it comes to home improvements stuff, but he makes it sounds so easy and comedic in ways a 5 year old can understand 🤣

[@independentx0x0]

You're videos are so informative and easy to follow, really appreciate it!

[@ninajo1112]

❤ quick and easy

[@chisexton5845]

Brilliant. As always! Thank you.

[@unsulliedsickness8979]

I was an electrician for several years. From the mid 90's to the early 2000's.I did the electrical in many new homes under construction as well as commercial and service call work. It's not a big deal but you said every home has 14 gauge wire. I can tell you with absolute certainty that isn't always true. I never used a single inch of 14 gauge wire when wiring a new home. Not once ever. Strictly 12 gauge. 12/2 on recepticals and lighting.12/3 on lighting with multiple switches. I also worked on custom design homes where every recepticle had it's own 20 Amp breaker. For dedicated home theaters, work shops, etc. $1,000,000+ homes with 10 200 Amp breaker panels. I'm not sure if that was just the way my company did things. But 14 gauge 15 Amp is something I learned about much later after I stopped doing electrical work. At the time I just assumed that everyone did it the way we did.

[@JustinL614]

It's funny you say that because I've done homes in the past that are worth between $350,000-$3,000,000. I would say that most of the more expensive homes use 12awg and up. Some even wanted metal clad everything and conduit in their homes when they only required romex. Instead of PVC and pex they wanted black pipe and copper. Only the cheaper smaller homes had 14awg 15A. Now I work on skycrapers in NYC and you will never see a 14awg wire.

[@10catapiller]

If you were working on bigger homes 12 gauge would be used because of voltage drop, typically every 100ft is a step up in wire size

[@johnstewartrichards5922]

14/2 Vs 12/2. Jeff is in Canada. Most all residential wiring in Canada is 14/2 wired to a 15 Amp Circuit Breakers. In USA most all residential wiring is 12/2 wired to a 20 Amp Circuit Breakers. For 14/2 15Amp wiring is just fine for most homes. In Canada if you have longer runs say beyond 70 feet, you might go up to 12/2 but still use a 15 Amp breaker. In Calgary due to older influence of US oil companies, sometimes US standards followed. Chicago used to have different building codes. Blame Mrs O'Leary's Cow (still? = dunno ; )

[@JustinL614]

@@10catapiller Well even though you are right about upsizing the wire in this case it would not apply. If the reason was voltage drop there would be 14awg circuits closer to the panel even in the larger homes because anyone who knew what they were doing would not waste money for voltage drop in places they didn't need to. He said he never saw any 12awg circuits at all. What you are saying is a factor but it's not the reason for why that is in homes. Now as I do skyscrapers in NYC now we do calculate for voltage drop every day as sometimes we have to pull risers that are hundreds of feet long. In the large homes I worked in money was not an issue and the owners wanted all 20A circuits even though I offered a cheaper price for 15A circuits. Most of the time these wires were way oversized.

[@JustinL614]

@@johnstewartrichards5922 Makes sense except I'm not sure about 20A 12awg wiring in most of the US. In New Jersey it's mostly 14 wire. In New York City it's mostly 12 wire. Not sure about other states.

[@louisekevins1763]

First let me say that I enjoy and learn a great deal from your videos. You have saved my husband and myself lots of time and we have avoided many heated discussions after watching you. We are considering changing our kitchen light fixtures and love the one you are installing in this video. Is it possible to find the make and model of this light fixture?

[@Shapenupeugene]

Hahahah Jeff you’re the f***ing man. Lol I absolutely love your channel. I’ve been a fan for some time you solve so many issues for me Soo thank you lol. 😎

[@rekhae1]

GREAT HELP! Thank you.

[@lancedoyle5026]

If you leave the insulation on the wire after partially stripping, you can twist the strands tight a lot easier than just using your fingers. Works great!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers I'll try that!

[@joliruiz801]

Great tutorial!

[@peacenow2023]

We ❤️ LOVE ❤️ YOU JEFF!! THANKS for keeping it Sooo SIMPLE, EASY, INFORMATIVE! YOU are So F🌼ck🌷ng AWESOME! Every video is GOLD!🎖️🏅🏆🥇

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers Dixie! Appreciate all the Love!

[@lcook0825]

Sorry missed the live event but catching up now. Hope all is well with you and family.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers my friend!

[@lynnterry6511]

Would love a video explaining how to safely remove / paint over lead paint in older homes, specifically around windows / windowsills! :)

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

you need to use a heat gun and a scrapper. you do not want the lead paint sanded to go airborne. Cheers!

[@FauxiFox]

Happy Fathers day to you and all the dads learning how to reno their own homes! I love your videos so much. I just bought my first home and I am very excited to do the work on it to make it my own. It was built back in 1968 and is located in northern texas. Where would you suggest starting on what may possibly be a complete rebuild? I already know the windows need a major upgrade, but Im not set that I wont redo the layout eventually. Im just a little overwhelmed on the mass of projects that are in my future. What would you suggest is the best way of going about this issue? Where would you start as a seasoned builder/renovator?

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

I would start upstairs if it is a 2 story. if it is a 1 level house then start with the main bedroom and ensuite bath. having a great place to retreat too at the end of renovating is the key to enjoying the process. Cheers Allison!

[@MRBCA500]

​@@HomeRenoVisionDIYit's so bad I know but I clicked on your video cause honestly you are such a cute handsome dad. I didn't have anything to fix but watched ur video from beginning to end. Woof.

[@stephane184]

I usually wrap the light fixture wire around the box wire and then marette them together. I also usually marette the ground from fixture to ground in box but I guess if mounting plate has a ground screw that is good enough provided they metal box is grounded already.

This is so helpful! Thank Jeff! Sending good vibes your way💗

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers Jaclyn! Best of success with your projects!

[@hoot2416]

You're not kidding about the labor shortage. I just bought an older 1951 house and was looking for electricians to do some work. The 4 I found in the area were all booked 3-4 weeks out. I called one in the next town over and they were booked 3 weeks out. I guess I'll have to do it myself.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Yup, pretty much everything you need to do is going to be DIY from now on unless you are willing to pay the outrageous prices. Cheers!

[@nameinvalid69]

"make a hole of half an inch" thought you gonna use a hole saw "took out screwdriver -- that'd work" 😂😂🤣🤣

[@yiqinglan9009]

8:21 🤣 Thanks for the video.

[@loramcclamrock5549]

Interesting video. Glad I have NO desire to install a similar fixture. Looks tricky

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

You can do it. Cheers!

[@lizcademy4809]

It's not ... swapping light fixtures in a subdivision home was one of the first projects I ever did, when I was a young housewife fresh out of college. (early 1980s). If you're worried, switch off the breaker and work in the daytime. As long as you have the right breaker, it's safe work.

[@gjm8220]

Excellent - Thanks

[@pdannysan13]

The way Jeff opened up that chain makes you think....Jeff, what were you doing in your spare time when you were a teenager?

[@barb963]

Thanks Jeff I was looking for something like this i recently purchased two light fixtures the labor to install cost more than the fixtures

[@jamilynn322]

I asked for a price on swapping out ONE light fixture and was quoted $350, and that was last year - I'm sure it's gone up.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Glad I could help

[@ryansnyder7444]

Jeff dewalt makes a driver bit set that comes with a silver bullet looking thing, it is a magnet so you can prevent screws from falling down. They have an older yellow version or the same thing in the craftsman red.

[@tarrahbell4043]

Great video!

[@Aepek]

0:39 know handymen who’d come by and do lights, fans, etc…but in Florida….CODES SAYS NO(if you follow those rules), Tbh, the work handymen in Florida which can actually do legally, not a lot; but the HOMEOWNER doing the work themselves….100% ok, just be smart and safe, & if get in weeds….ask for help otherwise. Go for it and save some money! Thx Jeff/Matt. Happy Father’s Day ✌🏻

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

If you want it done...DIY! Cheers!

[@celinefaussi4464]

Thanks a bunch.

[@veronicagonzales4781]

Hello Jeff, I’m trying to change the light bulb in my vintage Italian hanging pendant. Came with the house. Trying to find something different but in time. (Keep changing my mind 😂)

[@johnstewartrichards5922]

Tip: Save Fixture Cardboard Boxes. Use one for Garbage. Use another to hold spare parts. Result = no garbage to pick up off the floor & no parts to loose or scratch surfaces. When the job is done you have to garbage to pick up off the floor & a collection of spare parts ; )

[@efperfectlight]

So cool😮

[@MarkandSandieInMotion]

Love your vids, I still woulda taken that bulb out first tho:)

[@DaisyMartinez-z1m]

❤❤❤👌 Thank you

[@jhsoules]

How many Canadians does it take to change a light bulb? Three, One to change the bulb, one to apologize for not changing the bulb, one to apologize for not helping to change the bulb

[@jhsoules]

Great Promo! Reminds me of my Dad, R.I.P.. Great man who hired nothing out. He knew it or learned it and taught me so much. Now I'm a Dad to a beautiful 14 year old girl (today) and a 13 year old Son and I'm trying my best to even be half the man he was.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Speaking as a Father, I want my kids to be a better man than I am. Aim higher to honor their memory. Cheers!

[@Aepek]

8:04 this is what band saws are for, cutting the rod to length want and assembling the luminary how ya want it. All good 👍🏻

[@cycology3]

Wait- do you attach BOTH ground wires (the one coming from the ceiling AND the one coming from the light) to the screw?? You did it twice on the second video but when you did the second one i didnt see the first???

[@ssavage3060]

Ever figure this out I want to know as well.

[@billsedutto8824]

If I’m concerned someone might turn the switch on while I’m changing a light fixture (especially three ways that might be far from the light i.e. stairs) I’ll usually put a piece of tape over the switch.

[@MinecraftPro97k]

Not a bad idea.